MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
researches
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
learning technology have made it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
distance learning organizations
are considering
today because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
promising new open education
undertakings.
Trainers want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
need for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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